Romans 12:22 - Do not be overcome by evil

Romans 12:22 - Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. I have had a rough time living up to this verse recently. For whatever reason I can see my fuse getting shorter, my tolerance has gotten lower, and my ability to cope has gotten worse. My frustration level is at a very high level and I just want to explode most days. But, if I blew up and exploded and just did what I wanted to do, what does that get me? What will that accomplish? What message would that send to those around me? I know that if I let the evil take over, then all that I have done to try to lead others to God or to set the example for others to follow will be gone. Satan is just waiting for me to slip so that he can be that voice in others ears saying "see, I told you so, what is God doing for him". I can not allow that evil a foothold. Once it gets you, it does not let go. It will be a weight that you will have to drag with you wherever you go. Am I an angry person? Yes, and I know this. Do I let that anger consume me and lead me to evil? No, I fight that fight every day. The good thing is though, that I no longer fight alone. I have God as my tag team partner. With Him I can overcome and fight through whatever it is that I have to deal with. I do not have to let evil take over because I have already given myself over to what is good. I am protected by His grace and love. I know I can overcome. Do you have that same confidence? Do you know for a fact that you have that same protection? It is always available for you, all you have to do is believe in Him and accept His love. Evil can not overcome good. So do not let evil overcome you, fight it with goodness. Fight it with God.